I recently went to this DMV location to update the gender marker on my ID. I had an appointment and…read morewe were only there for maybe 10 minutes. Everything was fast, efficient, and went as well as I could've expected. It was a very easy, quick process and I'm happy to say that my new ID arrived in the mail a week later.

The ladies here were great! Super friendly, happy to show you where things are in town and willing…read moreto give recommendations on all sorts of places. I spent about thirty minutes here last week and was really impressed. They know about their town and they are happy to tell all the newbies coming by. Be sure to sign the guest book and don't be surprised when the say goodbye to you by name.

I hate jails but they booked me in never went to gen pop I was able to get bonded out within a few…read morehours that was pretty fast for any jail. Basically I was in and out never had to go into a cell . I waited in the big room with all the chairs near the phones . Very short visit thanks for making that process very painless and non traumatic

Self important, unempathetic, incompetent staff. Threw me in a cell after they told that I would…read morenot be put in holding that day then refused to answer any of my questions as to why I was being held. I talked to several different guards and they said they would go check and would get back to me with an answer then would just pass by, avoiding eye contact or stand in my face to goof off with their colleagues. They were all standing around when I continued to knock on my cell door when a blonde guard who wanted to impress her colleagues by sassing me out decided to approach me to yell that if I didn't stop trying to get their attention, they would not release me. Seems like with the minimal time and effort she took to do that, she could have simply answered my question. These people seem to have no understanding of due process. Just because someone is behind a cell does not mean that they have been convicted of anything, yet they seem convinced that they have the right to treat people like criminals. Truthfully, even if I was, you still have to treat people humanely, which I wasn't. They have their Google reviews turned off but after reading some of the other things online about this facility, it seems like all their problems and scandals stem from the fact that their staff are not held to any professional or moral standards. Upon my release, I asked for the names of the guards I had spoken to that day and was told that they couldn't provide that. And when I spoke to a Sheriff to file a complaint, he minimized and dismissed every issue I had brought up and said that I was expecting too much from them, essentially for expecting that they behave ethically and that they don't pass along misinformation, and to correct themselves when they do.

TEMPORIRLY CLOSED DUE TO THE HARSH PANDEMIC. Lyons Depot Library is currently having boxes of free…read morebooks and other useful information posted in the front table of their building. When in normal operation, Lyons Depot Library offers to visitors the lifelong journey learning, offering a full spectrum of reading and services, helpful, educational materials, and programming. We came here from enjoying a walk in the Sandstone Park, and Lyons Depot Library had the cutest big bear statue that was sure to catch anyone's eye.

First-time Small Claims Court filers, this is for you: 1)…read moreFill out the JDF 250 form and take it to one of the two "CIVIL SMALL CLAIMS" windows in the Centennial Center, first floor. Just bring one copy and your checkbook. Don't bring exhibits or multiple copies - they won't get used. 2) Drive over to the Weld County Sheriff's Office (says WELD COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINSTRATION on the building) and pay a fee to have the defendant served. 3) Prepare your case. Read the "Small Claims Handout / 19th Judicial District Handout" and follow all instructions. FYI it won't matter how nice the paper you use for exhibits is, they scan everything and your actual papers will never be seen by the magistrate. 4) You are not required to list your exhibits on the JDF 72 Exhibit List form they give you. 5) On the day of your trial (always Thursday?) get there at least an hour ahead of the trial time (always 1:15p?). Go back to a CIVIL SMALL CLAIMS window and tell them you want to provide your exhibits to the court. They will scan all of your documents and take your USB thumb drive. You will not get these things back. Note: they have to remove all staples before scanning. 6) It's okay not to provide the defendant with a copy of your exhibits until the trial. 7) The well-prepared plaintiff will observe some cases before the day of your own trial. Observers are allowed. As this is written, cases are on the 2nd floor of the Centennial Center in Courtroom C. 8) The magistrate will take care of some preliminary business and then order opposing parties to go into little rooms, sit across a table from each other, and try to work out a deal. This is where your provide a copy of your exhibits to the defendant to keep. You will discuss your exhibits and the defendant's exhibits. Everyone will probably realize who has a strong case and who doesn't. Note that there's no arbiter present. It's just you and the defendant(s). 9) If you reach a deal, you will fill out a form that's there in the room stating what the agreement is. Don't worry if you don't know how to fill it out completely (we didn't). Just fill out what you can and go back to the courtroom. Of course, make it clear to the magistrate what part(s) you need assistance with. The magistrate is understanding and helpful. 10) If you did reach a deal, the magistrate will make it official. If you did not, both the plaintiff and defendant will present their cases, and the magistrate will rule. The whole process isn't super complicated, but they don't tell you these things. I couldn't guess why; every single Small Claims participant needs to know this stuff.

If you're in the downtown area there are gender-neutral public restrooms conveniently available…read more They are public bathrooms so not pristine but on the day of our visit they weren't the most horrendous either. Decent.

The old courthouse is really nice with marble steps and looks just like an old courthouse should…read more However there are a bunch of different buildings for all other matters and you have to go through security checks for each taking up a bunch of time. People are nice though, even though it smells a bit funny.

First-time Small Claims Court filers, this is for you: 1)…read moreFill out the JDF 250 form and take it to one of the two "CIVIL SMALL CLAIMS" windows in the Centennial Center, first floor. Just bring one copy and your checkbook. Don't bring exhibits or multiple copies - they won't get used. 2) Drive over to the Weld County Sheriff's Office (says WELD COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINSTRATION on the building) and pay a fee to have the defendant served. 3) Prepare your case. Read the "Small Claims Handout / 19th Judicial District Handout" and follow all instructions. FYI it won't matter how nice the paper you use for exhibits is, they scan everything and your actual papers will never be seen by the magistrate. 4) You are not required to list your exhibits on the JDF 72 Exhibit List form they give you. 5) On the day of your trial (always Thursday?) get there at least an hour ahead of the trial time (always 1:15p?). Go back to a CIVIL SMALL CLAIMS window and tell them you want to provide your exhibits to the court. They will scan all of your documents and take your USB thumb drive. You will not get these things back. Note: they have to remove all staples before scanning. 6) It's okay not to provide the defendant with a copy of your exhibits until the trial. 7) The well-prepared plaintiff will observe some cases before the day of your own trial. Observers are allowed. As this is written, cases are on the 2nd floor of the Centennial Center in Courtroom C. 8) The magistrate will take care of some preliminary business and then order opposing parties to go into little rooms, sit across a table from each other, and try to work out a deal. This is where your provide a copy of your exhibits to the defendant to keep. You will discuss your exhibits and the defendant's exhibits. Everyone will probably realize who has a strong case and who doesn't. Note that there's no arbiter present. It's just you and the defendant(s). 9) If you reach a deal, you will fill out a form that's there in the room stating what the agreement is. Don't worry if you don't know how to fill it out completely (we didn't). Just fill out what you can and go back to the courtroom. Of course, make it clear to the magistrate what part(s) you need assistance with. The magistrate is understanding and helpful. 10) If you did reach a deal, the magistrate will make it official. If you did not, both the plaintiff and defendant will present their cases, and the magistrate will rule. The whole process isn't super complicated, but they don't tell you these things. I couldn't guess why; every single Small Claims participant needs to know this stuff.

This memorial is a reminder of the flood of 1997 and the five local residents who where washed…read moreaway. It is a sobering memory of the power of mother nature, and an empowering memory of a city that pulled together. I love all the art all around Fort Collins and believe that more cities can, should and are putting more art in public places.